UFC 170 Medical Suspensions

The medical suspensions list resulting from last weekend’s UFC 170 event has been released and shows a number of fighters facing lengthy suspension as a result of the injuries they sustained in the Octagon.

Among them is main card fighter Rory MacDonald who’s believed to have injured his right ankle during a victory over Demian Maia which could keep him out for up to six months.

Stephen Thompson picked up an injured right hand and Robert Whittaker a damaged left forearm during their wins which also leaves them with a six month suspension.

Rafael Assuncao (left ribs) and Cody Gibson (right hand) wraps up the list of fighters who may have to sit out for half a year.

Check out the full list of suspensions below.

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Rory MacDonald: Requires x-ray on right ankle and physician’s clearance, or no contest until 08/22/14; minimum suspension until 03/25/14, no contact until 03/16/14
Stephen Thompson: Requires x-ray on right hand and physician’s clearance, or no contest until 08/22/14; minimum suspension until 03/25/14, no contact until 03/16/14
Robert Whittaker: Requires physician’s clearance on left forearm, or no contest until 08/22/14; minimum suspension until 03/25/14, no contact until 03/16/14
Raphael Assuncao: Requires x-ray on left ribs and physician’s clearance, or no contest until 08/22/14; minimum suspension until 03/25/14, no contact until 03/16/14
Cody Gibson: Requires x-ray on right hand and orthopedic clearance, or no contest until 08/22/14
Patrick Cummins: Suspended until 04/09/14; no contact until 03/25/14
Demian Maia: Suspended until 04/09/14; no contact until 03/25/14
T.J. Waldburger: Suspended until 04/09/14; no contact until 03/25/14
Rafaello Oliveira: Suspended until 04/09/14; no contact until 03/25/14 due to contusion under right eye
Sara McMann: Suspended until 03/25/14; no contact until 03/16/14
Pedro Munhoz: Suspended until 03/25/14; no contact until 03/16/14
Aljamain Sterling: Requires follow-up MRI of head with gradient echo or susceptibility weighted imaging within one week post-fight, or before 03/01/14

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